Red Oak Mountain Retreat

Some properties are just a place apart.  One of those special places is the Red Oak Mountain Retreat.  This 55 acre parcel features gently rising mountain land, a dramatic modernist house well positioned on the landscape, two bold running streams, and trails meandering through the woodlands.   Enhanced by thoughtful landscaping that blends nicely into the forest beyond, Red Oak Mountain Retreat is a true escape from the rest of the world.

Residence

Sited on a bluff about two thirds of the way up Red Oak Mountain, the residence was created in 2023 by a noted architect as a retreat for his own family.  The house is a sleek modern space designed to showcase the woodland landscape in all directions.  Soothing interiors in neutral colors allow the dramatic wood grain of the hand selected douglas fir trim to take pride of place.   Modernist architecture with zen like placement of elements make this a calming retreat from the world.  Large windows and high ceilings in all rooms bring the views and allow light to flood each space.  The effect is a light and airy open living space in all rooms.

Views of Bessie Bell Mountain and the surrounding countryside are visible in the winter months, but the rest of the year the house is enveloped in a wall of greenery cascading up and down the mountain.   Rocky outcroppings at the house site have been incorporated into the landscape design and provide a focal point for the house entry way.   On the back side of the house the dramatic  floor to ceiling windows overlook a small valley with forested hillsides and mountains beyond.  The house is an extremely private oasis of calm.  Inside, carefully selected luxury finishes and energy efficient appliances and heating and cooling (including raidant heat in all floors) provide a sustainable living experience at the highest quality.

Main Floor

• Entry Hall (22 x 9) –  Stone wall interior with ceramic tile floors.  Access to outside.  Douglas Fir trim and doors.
• Systems Room  (20 x 18) – radiant heat sysem, on demand hot water.   3 hvac zones.  Excess capacity in electric power.  Generator.  Internet and security systems.
• Small Bedroom (14 x 9.5)  –  Ceramic tile floors.   Closet.  Sliding door to outside terrace.
• Hallway  – Mud room with custom cabinetry/bench.
• Large Bedroom (14 x 13) –  Douglas Fir trim.  Ceramic floors.  Closet.  Sliding door to private terrace.
• Hall Bath (6 x 9) –  tub shower combo.  Ceramic tile floors and walls.  Single Vanity.
• Storage room (12 x 13)  – Small unfinished room off of hallway for storage.
• Elevator – to upper level
• Garage (20 x 18) – Two car garage with basement access and outdoor access.

Upper Level

• Entry (9.5 x 5.5) – Via front deck to upper floor.  Coat closet.
• Elevator – to lower level.
• Powder Room (5.4 x 5.9) –  Half bath
• Laundry  (8.9 x 7) – Stack washer and dryer.  Ceramic floors. Custom cabinetry.  Sink with silestone counter.
• Living Room (17 x 14) – bleached oak floors, and raw Douglas Fir trim. Gas fireplace encased in stone.  Clerestory windows.  Cathedral (Douglas Fir) ceilings. Sliding door to outside balcony and large windows on two walls.
• Dining Area (19 x 10) – Open to kitchen and living room. Cathedral ceiling, bleached oak floors, and built-in bookcases.
• Kitchen (18 x 18) – Custom kitchen with high end appliances covered in custom cabinetry.   Quartz countertops and white oak cabinets make for a very sleek appearance.
• Screened Porch (11 x 14) – Cathedral ceilings, ipe floors, sliding door to kitchen hall, and sliding door to exterior entryway.
• Master Suite
  • Bedroom (18 x 14) – High cathedral ceiling (douglas fir).  Bleached oak floors.  Sliding door to Private balcony (ipe decking).
  • Dressing Room (10 x 7) – High Cathedral ceiling, custom cabinetry for clothes.  Separate linen closet.
  • Bath (14 x 6) – Ceramic tile floors. Silestone double vanity.  Ceramic tiled walls and shower.  Extra large shower.  Japanese toilet.

Residence Photos

Grounds

The magic of Red Mountain Retreat is the utter privacy of the place.   While the architecture blends seamlessly with the landscape, the mountainside is its own captivating source of pleasure.   Old logging trails radiating from the house site allow for comfortable access to the mountain above and below.   A trail near the property entrance follows along a streambed through the woodlands.  There’s a lot to explore and absorb.

Grounds Photographs

Other

Telecom:  Broadband internet is provided by Piedmont Broadband. (Starlink is also available in this location).   Cell phone coverage from T-Mobile and AT&T.

Location:  Red Oak Mountain Retreat is located in Castlteton, approximately 5 miles from the town of Washington, and 8 miles to village of Sperryville.   Approximately 73 miles from Washington, DC.  Travel time to downtown DC is 1 Hour 30 minutes (in low traffic situations).  Approximately 1 hour 20 minutes to Dulles International Airport.  1 hour to Charlottesville.  15 minutes to Culpeper, 25 minutes to Warrenton, and 25 minutes to Front Royal.

Amenities:  The charming small village of Sperryville which is home to Pen Druid Brew Pub, Headmasters Pub, Hopkins Ale Works, Francis Bar, Rappahannock Pizza Kitchen, the Corner Store, a gym, art galleries and shops, and the highly acclaimed The Three Blacksmiths restaurant.  “Little” Washington, the county seat of Rappahannock County is the home of The Inn at Little Washington, Foster-Harris House, Ballards, and galleries and theater. Rappahannock County is a close-knit rural community with excellent theater, concerts, art galleries, wineries, restaurants, and the Shenandoah National Park.

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Details

Bedrooms
3

Bathrooms
2.5

Land Area
55 acres

Garage Size
2 car

Garage
1

Year Built
2023